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Blogging special sports events and storiesThu, 27 Oct 2016 18:43:48 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.151022412Rice practice report: Briggs forced to end football careerhttp://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2012/09/rice-defensive-end-briggs-forced-to-end-career/
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Rice defensive end Trey Briggs' football career has been cut short by concussion symptoms, head coach David Bailiff said Wednesday.]]>Rice defensive end Trey Briggs’ football career has been cut short by concussion symptoms, head coach David Bailiff said Wednesday.

Trey Briggs, left, will remain with the Owls as a student assistant.

Briggs, a junior from Jersey Village, was forced to end his playing career on the recommendation of a neurologist. His latest setback was a concussion suffered Sept. 15 against Louisiana Tech. As a result of the concussion, Briggs has still not been cleared to return to classes.

“It’s got to be a long-term decision,” Bailiff said. “We’ve got to put the kids first, but his career is done.”
Briggs, who moved from linebacker to defensive end during preseason camp, will remain with the Owls as a student coach, Bailiff said.

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Rice junior quarterback Taylor McHargue, who injured his left non-throwing shoulder against Marshall, did not practice Wednesday.

“We’ll see if he does anything (Thursday),” Rice head coach David Bailiff said. “We’ll know pretty quick.”

If McHargue is unable to play, redshirt freshman Driphus Jackson will make his first career start against Houston in Saturday’s Bayou Bucket.

]]>http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2012/09/rice-defensive-end-briggs-forced-to-end-career/feed/229216Northwestern QB Persa plans to play against Ricehttp://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2011/11/northwestern-qb-persa-plans-to-play-against-rice/
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Northwestern quarterback Dan Persa, who injured his left (non-throwing) shoulder in last week's win over No. 9 Nebraska, expects to play Saturday against Rice, coach Pat Fitzgerald said Monday.]]>Northwestern quarterback Dan Persa, who injured his left (non-throwing) shoulder in last week’s win over No. 9 Nebraska, expects to play Saturday against Rice, coach Pat Fitzgerald said Monday.

Persa has dealt with injuries throughout this season, including an aggravated Achilles tendon that was surgically repaired last year.

Dan Persa expects to play Saturday against the Owls despite injuring his left shoulder last week. (Northwestern University photo)

If Persa is unable to play, backup Kain Colter would get the start. Colter ran for two touchdowns and threw for another after replacing Persa against Nebraska. For the season, Colter has rushed for a team-leading 516 yards and eight touchdowns.

Persa was 24-of-32 for 307 yards and accounted for two touchdowns in a 30-13 win over the Owls last season in Houston.

• During Monday’s press conference, Bailiff made a point to single out the play of tight end Taylor Cook and backup center Keyshawn Carrington. “I was proud of both of them,” Bailiff said. Cook had three catches for 89 yards, including a 51-yard catch-and-run that set up the Owls’ go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter. Carrington, who began the season as the starter, filled in for injured Eric Ball.

• Bailiff said there’s a chance the Owls could get back running back Sam McGuffie and tight end Luke Willson this week. Both have missed the past two games with ankle injuries.

• Senior nose tackle John Gioffre on needing to win the last three games for bowl eligibility: “It’s playoff time. We can’t lose or we don’t go to a bowl.”

• Rice hasn’t won a road game against a team from an automatic-qualifying BCS conference since beating Northwestern 40-34 in 1997.

• The Owls are 15th in the nation in red-zone efficiency, converting 90 percent (26 of 29) of their chances inside the opponent 20-yard line. But only 16 of the trips (55 percent) have resulted in touchdowns.

]]>http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2011/11/northwestern-qb-persa-plans-to-play-against-rice/feed/228794Owls prepare for Baylor’s RG3; LB Briggs close to returninghttp://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2011/09/owls-prepare-for-baylors-rg3-lb-briggs-close-to-returning/
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Freshman Julius White has an important role in practice this week: impersonate Baylor quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate Robert Griffin III.]]>After missing all of a preseason camp with a knee injury, Julius White returned to practice last week.

His first assignment: simulate Baylor quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate Robert Griffin III.

White, a freshman from Kempner, was given the task of watching game film and serving as scout team quarterback as the Owls prepare to face the No. 17 Bears.

The Owls will look to contain Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III on Saturday.

“(The coaches) gave me some film to watch,” said White, a former spread and triple-option quarterback at Kempner. “It’s going to be a tough battle, so it’s important to give our defense a good look.”

White was forced to sit out preseason camp after suffering a torn MCL in his left knee during the Bayou Bowl, the annual postseason game featuring seniors from Texas and Louisiana.

Recruited as an athlete, White was originally projected as a safety, but he has since moved to cornerback to provide depth. His background in high school was on the offensive side – as a quarterback, running back and wide receiver – and he hopes to someday return to one of those roles. For now, White said he is willing to work in whatever role the Owls need him.

“It’s a transition,” he said. “It’s good to learn both sides.”

• Wide receiver Jordan Taylor was cleared to begin practicing this week but is still several weeks away from game action, coach David Bailiff said.

Taylor, a redshirt freshman from Denison, suffered a leg injury in a car accident before the start of preseason camp.

• Bailiff said the Owls have dropped at least three interception chances during the first two games of the season.

“To win a game (like Baylor) those can’t be (pass breakups), those have to be interceptions,” Bailiff said.

• Linebacker Trey Briggs (knee) continues to make progress but may need a little more time before he plays in a game, Bailiff said.

Briggs was cleared to practice earlier this month.

“I’m still working on getting strength and confidence on it,” he said. “I think I’m almost there.”

]]>http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2011/09/owls-prepare-for-baylors-rg3-lb-briggs-close-to-returning/feed/228684C-USA media day: Klare cleared for camp, plenty of options in return gamehttp://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2011/07/c-usa-media-day-klare-cleared-for-camp-plenty-of-options-in-return-game/
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Rice coach David Bailiff previewed the 2011 season during Sunday's Conference USA media day in Memphis, Tenn.]]>Here are a few Rice notes from Sunday’s Conference USA media day in Memphis, Tenn.:

• Sophomore defensive end Dylan Klare, who injured his shoulder during the spring, has been cleared for the start of training camp, coach David Bailiff said. Klare is expected to start the season as the backup behind junior Jared Williams.
• Linebacker Trey Briggs, a junior from Jersey Village, is questionable as he recovers an ACL injury, Bailiff said.

• Bailiff said he expects “a good selection” of candidates for the punt returner job. He singled out Bryce Callahan, a redshirt freshman from Cy Woods, and junior Roddy Maginot. Callahan averaged 25.8 yards on kickoffs as a senior in high school.
• Bailiff said junior Charles Ross enters camp as the primary kickoff returner, but the Owls are hopeful Shane Turner can return. Turner, a junior from Cy Falls, hurt his hand/wrist in the season opener against Texas.
• Redshirt freshman Zach Patt had a productive spring after his move from linebacker to defensive end, Bailiff said. According to Bailiff, sophomore defensive end Josh Skinner “has grown and would have played last year if he did not require rehab on his knee.”
• Sophomore Paul Porras is the starter at strong safety, but senior Xavier Webb “could start as easy,” Bailiff said. Porras is also capable of playing cornerback, if needed. Junior safety Andre Brackens has “come of age,” Bailiff added.
• Cameron Nwosu, a sophomore from Klein Forest who is expected to start at strongside linebacker, has dropped 10 pounds that has really helped in his speed, Bailiff said. Justin Allen, a senior from Cedar Park, is the starter at weakside linebacker. Kyle Prater, a transfer from LSU, needs to get game reps to familiarize himself with the defense, Bailiff said.